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Businesses bemoan Indian ‘tax terrorism’ and red tape
Officials vow to cut bureaucracy and fiscal burden amid fears they could hurt investmentFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department
Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor studentsFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
How FEMA cuts are spreading far beyond Washington
More than 200 employees at FEMA have been cut since Inauguration Day, and workers fear more downsizing is coming.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Spiking ‘VIX’ can signal it’s time to buy stocks
When the “fear gauge” is more than one standard deviation above average, traders may be too anxious.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Stock losses gain momentum as 2025 sell-off rolls on
Markets plunged deeper into the red Tuesday as a major sell-off prompted by fears of a slowing economy rolled on.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation
Trump's tariff policies have rattled the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and a global trade war.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy
Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Bond rally fizzles despite cool CPI inflation reading. What that says about investors.
A fleeting reaction to a cooler-than-expected February inflation reading on Wednesday is a signal that investors are consumed by recession fears.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Is the US really heading into a recession?
Stock market falls, tariffs and other changes are reigniting fear of economic downturn in the US.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Blackstone and Goldman Sachs CEOs see upsides to Trump’s policies
Comments from Wall Street bosses come as president’s import tariffs fuel US recession fearsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Another strategist chops his S&P 500 target — but for a different reason than the Goldman Sachs reduction
Ed Yardeni fears a potential stagflationary impact even as keeps his earnings estimates unchanged.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk
Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.Politico - Mar. 13 -
Senate Dems brace to vote for a bill they hate — to block Elon Musk
Democrats appear on the cusp of voting to avoid a shutdown because they fear the consequences of standing up to the Trump administration could be worse.Politico - Mar. 13 -
From London to New York via Switzerland: the booming trade in gold bars
Fears that Donald Trump could impose tariffs on gold imports have upended the marketFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
What is the highest score on the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass for the Players Championship?
Measuring less than 150 yards, it strikes fear into those who challenge the island green during the Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War
Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing.The New York Times - 6d -
They lost their federal jobs and now can’t get jobless benefits: ‘You’re left watching your bank account slowly bleed’
Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.MarketWatch - 6d -
Top cartel brothers charged in U.S., accused of murders and torture
Brothers Miguel and Omar Trevino Morales led one of Mexico's most powerful and feared organized crime groups.CBS News - 6d -
France’s jobs market faces ‘tipping point’ as growth falters
Recent gains could unravel as households’ fear of unemployment soars and economists press for more reformsFinancial Times - 5d -
More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds
Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.CBS News - 3d -
The US establishment is scared of its own shadow
Fear and muddled thinking are stopping Trump’s opponents from acting in defence of a democracy in perilFinancial Times - 3d -
The Unlikely Friendship That Saved Lucy’s, a Homey New York Tavern
When Lucy’s, a homey New York tavern, closed down and underwent a renovation, some longtime patrons feared the worst.The New York Times - 3d -
3/10: America Decides
Stock market takes tumble over fears of recession; Rubio announces 83% of USAID programs terminatedCBS News - 3d -
Turkish president’s main rival is arrested. The lira is crashing.
Investors sold Turkish assets amid fears the detention will destabilize the NATO-member countryMarketWatch - 2d -
Dead seabirds and molten pellets: the after-effects of the North Sea ship crash
A clean-up is under way, but residents fear plastic from the Solong cargo ship could harm wildlife.BBC News - 1d -
Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic
Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.The New York Times - 1d -
'They're playing politics with my little boy': What Trump's education dept cuts mean for one mum
Mass firings at the Office for Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanishBBC News - 16h -
South Korea’s biggest defence group plans $2.5bn share sale to expand overseas
Hanwha Aerospace to build production bases for Europe, Middle East, Australia and US as global security fears growFinancial Times - 10h -
ICE raids shatter perception of Puerto Rico as a sanctuary for immigrants
For decades, undocumented immigrants have lived in the U.S. territory without fear of arrest. Then, on Jan. 26, large-scale arrests began.NBC News - 3h -
A Panorama of Design Products
A look at design-world events, products and people.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Beyond the Paycheck: 7 Powerful Ways to Incentivize Employees
People need compensation, but they have other needs, too.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Three wanted in Toronto pub shooting that injured 12
Three people are wanted after 12 people were injured in a shooting at a Toronto pub Friday night, police said.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage
Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Angry protests after North Macedonia nightclub disaster
People in Kocani blame corruption after 59 people - many of them teenagers - died in a nightclub inferno.BBC News - 4d -
Many young people find safety in the soothing world of ASMR – imagine if we could give them that in the real world | Emma Beddington
ASMR videos can mimic the feeling of physical touch, which a study has found is popular with young consumers. But how many intimate gestures of love, care and connection are they missing out on? . ...The Guardian - 5d -
Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live
Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...The Guardian - 3d -
Positive Job Numbers in February Don’t Erase Worries About the Economy
Official data showed businesses added 151,000 new jobs last month, outpacing January but unlikely to allay rising fears of slowing growth.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops
Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.The New York Times - Mar. 8
